India, March 9 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday announced that the newly built double-decker flyover at University Chowk will be named after the late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, acknowledging Pawar's role in pushing the project despite criticism and technical challenges.

Fadnavis announced while inaugurating the integrated double-decker flyover at Anand Rishiji Chowk, located in front of the main entrance of Savitribai Phule Pune University. The inauguration was conducted through a video-conferencing system.

Speaking on the occasion, Fadnavis said the decision to demolish the earlier flyover at the junction and build a new double-decker structure had faced several hurdles and criticism.

"Ajit Pawar took everyone into...